In a way, we saved the best for last. I don’t like to play favorites, but I do love a good game, and today’s first giveaway is for the family board game, Gulo Gulo, by Rio Grande Games. A lot of the really good board games are really geared toward an older audience, but Gulo … Read more
Take your family (or just your spouse) to see the Nutcracker Ballet, a Christmas choir or bell choir concert. Or visit a local museum to see the holiday exhibition. Public libraries often have many different types of Christmas programs that are usually free, so check there and see what you can find.
The winner of the See Kai Run children’s shoes giveaway is Tina Winkle, who said, “Theses shoes are amazing!! They would look great on my son’s feet!” Congratulations, Tina! Email your address to me at kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com and I’ll get your shoes sent to you. Also, from now until December 31, enjoy free shipping on ALL … Read more
We have two more giveaways to announce to start off Week 2 of the Christmas giveaway – there will be two today and two more tomorrow so we can get winner’s announced and prizes delivered before Christmas. As of today, you can still enter to win the See Kai Run giveaway from last week, and … Read more
Our second Christmas Giveaway winner of the Heavenly Hostess apron is Jeannine Billings, who said, “Wow! Love the fabric patterns and really love the packaging! Too cute!” Email me at kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com and I’ll put you in contact with the sponsor.
Winner number 3, for the Silhouette Digital Craft Cutter and 5 vinyl colors is….. MICHELE RICE!!! She said, “This is an AMAZING giveaway!!!!! WOW!!!!! How awesome it would be to win this!!! Thanks so much!!” I wish I had 100 of these to give away, I feel bad only having one winner! Merry Christmas to … Read more
Even Christmas trees without lights are fascinating to babies. This mobile is a breeze to make with patterned papers. Suspended over a changing table or crib, it’s a decoration that also serves an important purpose: keeping your little one calm and entertained (be sure to hang it out of reach). Mobile How-To 1. Using a … Read more
This is one of my favorite, favorite, favorite things to do at Christmastime. I remember going to the Festival of Lights in my hometown with my family. We drove through the park and saw all of the beautiful light displays. We would also drive around local neighborhoods to see the lights. Take your family on … Read more
Start doing a puzzle tonight and work on it until Christmas. Set it up in the family room where you can all be together while doing it and also where people can work on it and still be involved with other things that are going on. Buy a new Christmas puzzle each year the day … Read more
The Shade giveaway ended last night, and here are our two winners! Maren Brinkerhoff, who said, “I think I should win because Jared has been asking me in the last couple of weeks when I’m going to take advantage of the Shade sale. Also, I love those shirts and I need a new wardrobe.“ Becky … Read more